Uniquely curated private cultural trips to Spain and portugal
Experience travel like never before...
Experience travel like never before...
Pilar Lindahl, a native of Spain, has been teaching Spanish in the U.S. for 34 years at high school and college level. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Philology from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid, and a Masters Degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara. Apart from teaching her native language, she h
Pilar Lindahl, a native of Spain, has been teaching Spanish in the U.S. for 34 years at high school and college level. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Philology from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid, and a Masters Degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara. Apart from teaching her native language, she has guided many small private tours in Spain since she first moved to America in 1988.
She loves to travel and to share her homeland and culture with those interested in the geography, history and archaeology, art and literature, local stories and Spanish folk ways of life, and of course, food and wine. Her hobbies include hiking, cooking, reading, and having a good time with family, friends and those who join her in her Spain tours.
Shannon grew up in Ketchum, Idaho and has been teaching Spanish since 1993. She earned a Bachelors degree is Spanish at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Masters degree in Spanish, completing her coursework in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She is passionate about Spanish history and culture, and has guided trips to Spain
Shannon grew up in Ketchum, Idaho and has been teaching Spanish since 1993. She earned a Bachelors degree is Spanish at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Masters degree in Spanish, completing her coursework in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She is passionate about Spanish history and culture, and has guided trips to Spain since 1997. Shannon loves sharing her favorite places with other travelers. Her favorite city is Madrid, where she spent a year working and living, taking every opportunity to experience the customs & traditions and make new friends. Shannon has traveled to many Spanish speaking countries, where she continues to learn about what makes each place special.
With Explore Iberia, we craft unique trips so you will have once-in-a-lifetime experiences. We handle all the details from beginning to end. We pick you up at the airport, take care of all transportation, lodging, meals, entrance fees, and more throughout the trip. The only thing you need to do is experience a great adventure!
We understand how a good night's sleep and quality lodging can impact your travel experience. With Explore Iberia, our guests will enjoy some of Spain's finest hotels. We secure a variety of unique, historic, and original lodging accommodations so that your cultural experience doesn't end after dinner.
*The published itineraries are for travel between June 14-27, with reservations confirmed in Paradors and 4 star hotels. We will do our best to reserve these hotels if changes are made to the itineraries.
I had the pleasure of traveling to Spain with Shannon in 2017 with a large group of adolescents. Everyday was filled with sightseeing and a perfect balance of activities. Traveling doesn’t always go as planned, but Shannon was able to turn each difficult situation into an unexpected fun event. I can recall arriving at one of the sights when we were supposed to have a local guide but the guide did not show up. Shannon didn’t miss a beat; she jumped right in and explained the sight to us in spite of not preparing for it. It is because of her immense knowledge of the cultures of Spain, her charm, and her ability to roll with unanticipated events, that our trip was both a tremendous learning experience and fun. (I am from Spain, and I even learned a lot!) Through carefully planned activities and spontaneous detours, Shannon made the trip special every day, and showed us the best of what the country has to offer.
There is no better way to see Spain than to travel with a native of the country. I have had the good luck to know Pilar Lindahl and travel through regions of Spain with her. She could tell stories and the history of the towns and sites we visited as only a native of Spain could do..
Pilar chose great places to stay and always had a delicious place to eat where her guests could sample the local cuisine.
Perhaps best of all, was sharing the journey with Pilar. She is delightful and entertaining. If, in addition to an interesting and informative trip, laughing and having fun is what you are looking for in travel-I strongly recommend traveling with Pilar Lindahl.
I take students to Spain in the summer for two weeks. Shannon Moss has been our guide a few times. I have used other companies, but no one compares to her. Shannon is organized, fun and knows her way around Spain. She takes us to well known museums, historical places and spots only the locals know about. Shannon is always willing to help us out when we have questions. One summer we went to Toledo, a quaint little town in central Spain. The group had some free time and she told us where to eat and what to check out. I had the most amazing lunch. I will definitely use her again.
A fabulous time was had by all on our trip to Spain, with Pilar. Not only is she lots of fun, but she also knows the wonderful places to stay and the great foods to try in the various regions. For me, the best thing was her knowledge of the history of the country; political, social and cultural.
Pilar is a leader who thoroughly prepares for the trips she leads! She is knowledgeable about the history of the area, & chooses outstanding restaurants and places to stay. There is always a nice mix of activities & sightseeing. Her enthusiasm is boundless & I would go anywhere with her as my guide.
Shannon and Pilar are professional, knowledgeable and passionate. I feel confident and comfortable leaving the trip details in their hands as they made sure to hit the best spots including the best places for food and entertainment. Their background and experience set them apart from other travel companies. They are fun and flexible and leave everyone feeling excited about Spanish culture! I highly recommend a trip with these beautiful ladies! You won’t regret the decision.
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